Gene Dale

Born: 6/16/1889 in St. Louis, MO, USA

Died: 3/20/1958 in St. Louis, MO, USA

MLB Debut: 1911-09-19 | Final Game: 1916-07-02

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'3" | Weight: 179 lbs

Full name: Emmett Eugene Dale

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Biography

Gene Dale was a professional baseball pitcher who played in the early 20th century, marking his career from 1911 until 1916. Born in 1889, Dale took to the mound during a transformative era in baseball, characterized by a shift from the deadball era to a more offensive style of play. Over the course of his career, he recorded a win-loss record of 21-28, showcasing his competitive spirit and resilience in the face of the evolving game. Dale finished his career with an earned run average (ERA) of 3.6, which highlighted his ability to limit scoring, despite an overall losing record. He struck out 177 batters, demonstrating his skill as a strikeout artist and his effectiveness against opposing hitters. Additionally, he contributed to his teams with 3 saves, a notable achievement for a pitcher of his time. Gene Dale's contributions to the sport during his playing years reflect a dedication to the craft of pitching, establishing him as a noteworthy figure in baseball history.

Career Pitching Statistics

W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	HR	BB	SO	ERA	Pitcher PIV
21	28	90	45	23	4	3	442.7	425	177	13	207	177	3.60	0

Career ERA 3.60 vs. league average 3.08 across their career seasons — 17.0% worse than league average.

Season-by-Season Pitching

Year	Team	Lg	W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	BB	SO	ERA	Lg ERA	Pitcher PIV
1911	STL	NL	0	2	5	2	0	0	0	14.7	13	11	16	13	6.75	3.37 (-100%)	-
1912	STL	NL	0	5	19	3	1	0	0	61.7	76	45	51	37	6.57	3.36 (-95%)	-
1915	CIN	NL	18	17	49	35	20	4	3	296.7	256	81	107	104	2.46	2.90 (+15%)	-1788.6
1916	CIN	NL	3	4	17	5	2	0	0	69.7	80	40	33	23	5.17	2.78 (-86%)	-1773.0

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
91	139	3	31	3	1	0	7	0	5	32	0.223	0.250	0.259	0.509	-336.5

Career AVG .223 vs. league average .258 across their career seasons — 13.5% below league average.

Career OBP .250 vs. league average .325 across their career seasons — 23.1% below league average.

Career SLG .259 vs. league average .342 across their career seasons — 24.3% below league average.

Career OPS 0.509 vs. league average 0.668 across their career seasons — 23.7% below league average.

Season-by-Season Batting

Year	Team	Lg	G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	RBI	BB	SO	AVG	Lg AVG	Lg OBP	Lg SLG	Lg OPS	PIV
1911	STL	NL	5	5	0	2	0	0	0	0	1	0.400	—	—	—	—	0.0
1912	STL	NL	20	22	0	6	1	0	0	0	7	0.273	—	—	—	—	0.0
1915	CIN	NL	49	91	3	20	2	0	6	5	21	0.220	.250 (-12%)	.318 (-18%)	.332 (-27%)	.651 (-23%)	-336.5
1916	CIN	NL	17	21	0	3	0	1	1	0	3	0.143	—	—	—	—	0.0